Some years ago, a research review conducted by Environmental Working Group and Physicians for Social Responsibility showed that the drinking water of more than fourteen million Americans was contaminated with five different agricultural chemicals known to cause nine different types of cancer. Another study found, in the urine of children on conventional diets, mean pesticide concentrations six times higher than concentrations found in the urine of children on organic diets. Findings like these are the reasons Stonyfield Farm believes all foods should be organic.

"Just like the folks at Stand Up To Cancer," says Stonyfield's President and "CE-Yo" Gary Hirshberg, "we're motivated by a vision of a healthier world."

The organic ingredients in Stonyfield's yogurts and milk are produced without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides, chemical fertilizers, synthetic growth hormones, and antibiotics. With their ingredient purchases, Stonyfield supports hundreds of organic farmers who keep more than 60,000 acres in organic production.

"Many people tell me organics are not yet proven," says Hirshberg. "I say it's agricultural chemicals that aren't yet proven. For ninety years, we've been conducting a pesticide experiment on our bodies and the planet. While we can't state that persistent pesticides and other agricultural chemicals contribute to rising cancer rates, we know these toxins can't be discounted."

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